2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac Escalade and 2011 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 48 kg more than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2011 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | Escalade | Dakota |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 2537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |